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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.46, 2,245.26 and 963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.46, 2,245.26 and 963.88 is: 1,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.46 : 2,245.26 = 963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.46/2,245.26 = 963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.46x = 2,245.26 × 963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.46x = 2,164,161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,161.21/1,626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.60

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